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Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom. To put a spoke in one’s wheel
Question

Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.
To put a spoke in one’s wheel

A.

To thwart someone in execution of one’s design

B.

To leave someone without any provision

C.

To receive cold reception

D.

Narrating a false story

Correct option is A

Option (a) is the correct meaning of the given idiom.
Given Idiom: To put a spoke in one’s wheel – means to deliberately hinder someone’s plans or actions. (किसी की योजना में विघ्न डालना)
Example: His competitor put a spoke in his wheel by spreading false rumours.
Other related idioms and their meanings:
· Throw a wrench in the works – to sabotage or interfere
· Rain on someone’s parade – to spoil someone’s plans
· Pull the rug out from under – to unexpectedly take away support

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